2000 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 734 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari Maranello | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | Maranello | Exige |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 40 L |
